Posted on 08/09/2007 9:04:39 AM PDT by darrylsharratt
From A Haditha Marine Family- Its Finally Over
At 7:00 PST, 9 August 2007 Justin and his attorney met with a Marine Corps representative in an office at Camp Pendleton, CA. At this time, my son LCpl Justin Sharratt, was handed an official Marine Corps Disposition of Charges document declaring the charges stemming from the 19 November 2005 Haditha engagement have been officially dismissed. The last line of the two page Disposition Of Charges document ended with these words from the General, And as you have always remained cloaked in the presumption of innocence, with this dismissal of charges, you remain in the eyes of the law- and in my eyes- innocent. Lt. Gen James T. Mattis
Jim RobinsonMy family would like to offer you a sincere and deep felt thank you. During our darkest days you allowed us to publish our story here on Free Republic. When others went deaf, you listened and you heard. Our belief in God, our belief in the innocence of our son and the support and prayers of the American people helped us through this rough ordeal. Our family has met a group of American patriots here on FR that my words fall short in thanking. You helped us through these trying times with your support, thoughts and financial assistance. My family is truly proud to be an American family. You took us in and made us part of Your Family. For that I can never thank you enough.
With the Generals announcement of the exoneration of my son, LCpl Justin L. Sharratt, part of our journey has ended. Another has just begun. We will put our lives together and continue the fight for the remaining Haditha Marines. By now, you know these men. They are part of my family and I know you have made them part of yours. My son served with these men and he would have given up his life for them. I hope to find justice for these Marines and the battle has just begun. God Bless.
Redrover, Madison Marine, Girlene, Marine Uncle, Eagles6, Semper Fi Mom, Jazusamo, 4 woodenboats, LanceyHoward, brityank, pinkpanther, Chickenhawk Warmonger, RaceBannon, xzins, velveeta, freema and others- names, with no faces. You helped my family through this and we may never be able to express our gratitude. Thank You!!!!!!
God Bless Our Haditha Marines Darryl, Theresa, Jaclyn, LCpl Justin Sharratt
I watched your case from the beginning and agonized with you when you were held in detention. People here knew your name as well as the names of all your fellows charged likewise.
Bud, from one Marine to another who appreciates your service and is outraged by the way you were treated, allow me to be the first to wish you a very happy and rapid civilianization.
For the remainder of your time in service, which I hear will be mercifully brief, I hope you strut across base outwardly signalling to everyone that they can all kiss your ass.
Glory to God!!!
I’m crying tears of joy.
Justin and the other Haditha Marines are not only innocent, they are heroes.
Dear Sharratt family - tonight you all sleep well. It’s over.
God bless.
Hugs!!!
Velveeta
p.s. I’ve never been more proud to be a FReeper. God bless you, Jim Robinson.
Proud-to-be-a-Freeper Bump!
Ditto
You, my friend, Redrover - if you’re ever in Chicago, the Starbucks is on me.
I’m just getting caught up with the news. We’re not done yet though until all our Marines are exonerated. Prayers continue.
Dear Mr. Sharratt,
We honor your son for his service. As the General said, “He is innocent.”
He always was.
It is good to give thanks to God. It is the height of honor to continue the fight for these other falsely accused Marines.
Grace & Peace, brother.
My family and I so happy for all of you! “Justice” has been done for “Justin”. I thank God for that. I wish I could be there when you celebrate. The “truth prevailed” and your son will be coming home. Our love to all of you. I pray that now you can somehow get your lives together.
Nam Vet
What’s good for one is good for all, Mom. The tide is truly turning.
Can’t wait for the day when you post a similar victory thread for your son. We’ll be pushing for justice until then.
I cried happy tears with this news, it doesn’t get much better than this!
HaPpY BiRtHdAy, Justin Sharratt!!! You ARE our Hero!
Mrs. Wuterich,
My family would like to thank you for your gracious throughts. I assure you our fight is not over. We will be with you in thoughts and prayers. My son was blessed to have the support of so many and Frank will be in the prayers of a multitude of caring supporters. WE WILL be with you during the coming weeks. The General has shown he is aware of the plight of His Marines and I’m sure Frank will get a positive outcome during his 32. God Bless
God Bless Our Haditha Marines
Darryl, Theresa, Jaclyn, LCpl Justin Sharratt
People will always talk. We should only give credence to the opinions of those that deserve respect. If others wish to disrespect us in some way. However, we are not diminished because their opinions do not count. The family/friends know the truth and therefore the accused should walk with head held high, because of that knowledge. There is no reason for shame.
It is disgusting what the media does, but with whom is their reputation “trashed”? Perhaps the best examples how to weather the storm is Colonel Oliver North and President Richard Nixon.
The JAG operates as not only defenders but prosecution. Its’ their job. And sometimes it is a dirty job. I’m betting that the prosecutors hated their job. I understand the emotion, but am unwilling to jump to the conclusion you presented, for that would be as bad as those that many jumped to with the Haditha Marines.
Take care!
When they grow a pair.... nah, not even then.
It is good to give thanks to God. It is the height of honor to continue the fight for these other falsely accused Marines.
It has been and continues to be an honor to fight for our Defenders.
Praise The Lord for these Marines, and to RedRover for his diligence.
Absolutely.
Our troops deserve the best.
And Red’s diligence has been remarkable.
Your son and your whole family have been put on prayer list throughout America. People throughout America have been praying for this situation. They all continue to pray for the other Marines.
Remember, there is NO situtation impossible with prayer.
I’ll bump that and raise you one.
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